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Pittsburgh City Council calls on Harrisburg to legalize marijuana

Pittsburgh City Council calls on Harrisburg to legalize marijuana

1 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Reschenthaler weds Fox News’ Brooke Singman

Reschenthaler weds Fox News’ Brooke Singman

1 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Bruce Springsteen returning to Pittsburgh on ‘Land of Hope & Dreams’ tour

Bruce Springsteen returning to Pittsburgh on ‘Land of Hope & Dreams’ tour

1 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Pittsburgh City Council approves new solicitor, planning director

Pittsburgh City Council approves new solicitor, planning director

1 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Police mergers prove beneficial for Western Pa.’s smaller communities

Police mergers prove beneficial for Western Pa.’s smaller communities

1 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Liberian refugee’s killer sent to prison for Pittsburgh slaying

Liberian refugee’s killer sent to prison for Pittsburgh slaying

1 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Wilkinsburg man gets double life terms for killing woman and daughter, 4

Picklesburgh adds 4th day to Pittsburgh festival

6-year-old Girl Scout from Pittsburgh breaks Western Pa. cookie sales record

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, revered Civil Rights leader, has died at 84

Former baseball coach threatens Kiski Area with lawsuit

Treasury officials question legality of taxpayers paying for security upgrades at Shapiro’s family home

Former Torrance State Hospital nurse charged with sexual assault of patient

Westmoreland Hospital, former nurses sued again for alleged mistreatment of patients

U.S./World

Crews search for backcountry skiers after avalanche reported in California mountains

Crews search for backcountry skiers after avalanche reported in California mountains

2 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn’t match anything in national database

Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn’t match anything in national database

2 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

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New Mexico legislators launch investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s secluded ranch

New Mexico legislators launch investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s secluded ranch

2 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says it temporarily closed for a military drill

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says it temporarily closed for a military drill

2 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

2 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, U.S. military says

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, revered Civil Rights leader, has died at 84

New subpoenas issued in inquiry on response to 2016 Russian election interference, AP sources say

Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors

Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president’s name

Reactions to the death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson

Politics

Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas

Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Reschenthaler weds Fox News’ Brooke Singman

Reschenthaler weds Fox News’ Brooke Singman

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

New subpoenas issued in inquiry on response to 2016 Russian election interference, AP sources say

New subpoenas issued in inquiry on response to 2016 Russian election interference, AP sources say

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

White House orders Homeland Security shutdown as funding lapses

White House orders Homeland Security shutdown as funding lapses

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

A lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s overhaul of a 100-year-old public golf course in Washington

A lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s overhaul of a 100-year-old public golf course in Washington

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Judge says she’ll rule U.S. cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

Judge says she’ll rule U.S. cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend

Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms

Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decadeVideo

Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned U.S. fight against climate change

Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall

Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders

Florida state official acknowledges opioid money funded anti-weed campaign

Health

Graduation marks 5 years preserving Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh

Graduation marks 5 years preserving Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine

Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding

Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Boil water advisory lifted in parts of Allegheny, Washington counties

Boil water advisory lifted in parts of Allegheny, Washington counties

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

‘Take the vaccine, please,’ a top U.S. health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

‘Take the vaccine, please,’ a top U.S. health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

TrumpRx aids some who seek lower drug prices, but experts say impact is limited

TrumpRx aids some who seek lower drug prices, but experts say impact is limited

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Independence Health continues to narrow operating losses

Hims & Hers launches copy of Wegovy pill, prompting legal threats from drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

A newborn’s death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

Sewickley counselor shares tips to beat the winter blues

House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA’s ultra-fast drug review program

Business

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets

Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president’s name

Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president’s name

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Ferrante’s Lakeview on Route 30 to change hands

Ferrante’s Lakeview on Route 30 to change hands

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

EU privacy investigation targets Musk’s Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images

EU privacy investigation targets Musk’s Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Green Beacon Gallery in downtown Greensburg searches for a new home

Green Beacon Gallery in downtown Greensburg searches for a new home

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Whether it’s a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, more people are taking extended work breaks

Tax season is here. Here’s what you need to know for stress-free filing

Inflation measure falls to nearly 5-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

Wendy’s closing hundreds of U.S. restaurants to focus on value amid falling sales

Aurora’s driverless trucks soon to be a common sight across the Sun Belt

McDonald’s says focus on value is bringing back customers

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decadeVideo

U.S. Steel fined $118K for safety lapses in Clairton Coke Works fatal explosion

Regional

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

6-year-old Girl Scout from Pittsburgh breaks Western Pa. cookie sales record

6-year-old Girl Scout from Pittsburgh breaks Western Pa. cookie sales record

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

‘More people are leaving than coming’: Charleroi’s Haitian community withers under federal pressure

‘More people are leaving than coming’: Charleroi’s Haitian community withers under federal pressure

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Local wineries using Pennsylvania grapes are turning out some easy-to-love libations

Local wineries using Pennsylvania grapes are turning out some easy-to-love libations

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Father, 2 children killed in Indiana County fire

Father, 2 children killed in Indiana County fire

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

U.S. Steel fined $118K for safety lapses in Clairton Coke Works fatal explosion

U.S. Steel fined $118K for safety lapses in Clairton Coke Works fatal explosion

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Nemacolin named top hotel in Pennsylvania, 28th in the U.S. in annual report

Deluzio says Trump administration abused its power in probe of ‘illegal orders’ video

ICE blames Biden administration for Brentwood man’s entrance into U.S.

Morning Roundup: Duquesne Light launches precise outage detectors; woman charged in fatal Bullskin Township crash

Report: Grand jury rejects indictment against Deluzio, other lawmakers over ‘illegal orders’ video

The Marc Fogel Story: Finding a new normal, and working through guilt; ‘We will be thankful for generations’

The Marc Fogel story: Finding a new normal, and working through guilt; ‘We will be thankful for generations’

Don’t get heartbroken by Valentine’s Day scams, FBI warns

Education

Some schools cancel class pictures after online claims surrounding links to Epstein

Some schools cancel class pictures after online claims surrounding links to Epstein

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Teachers describe immigration enforcement’s impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy

Teachers describe immigration enforcement’s impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Feds: Carnegie Mellon receives 2nd most foreign funding of any U.S. college

Feds: Carnegie Mellon receives 2nd most foreign funding of any U.S. college

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

‘Game jam’ puts Westmoreland County gifted students’ creativity to the test

‘Game jam’ puts Westmoreland County gifted students’ creativity to the test

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Building the Valley: STEM Academy planned for New Kensington

Building the Valley: STEM Academy planned for New Kensington

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

With flat state funding, it’s ‘too soon to tell’ if state-owned institutions will increase tuition

With flat state funding, it’s ‘too soon to tell’ if state-owned institutions will increase tuition

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Pitt purchases property on Atwood Street; plans not yet announced

State budget plan includes $30M performance-based fund for Pitt, Penn State

Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

Penn-Trafford School Board renews superintendent contract for 5 more years

Westmoreland County Community College to launch 2-year engineering program shortly after opening makerspace

Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as prolonged standoff appears to deepen

Monroeville native, WWE announcer Corey Graves grapples with new role as Point Park professor

Pitt to lease Wellington Apartments for overflow student housing

Election

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

ICE should ‘surround’ polling places in midterm elections, Steve Bannon says

ICE should ‘surround’ polling places in midterm elections, Steve Bannon says

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Shapiro, Garrity set stage for Pa.’s high-stakes race for governor

Shapiro, Garrity set stage for Pa.’s high-stakes race for governor

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Progressive Pa. group targeting Fetterman launches website to get contributions refunded

Progressive Pa. group targeting Fetterman launches website to get contributions refunded

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pa. governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid

Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

Obituary Stories

Robert Duvall, acting legend known for intense roles, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, acting legend known for intense roles, dead at 95

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Bud Cort, star of ‘Harold and Maude’ and ‘Brewster McCloud,’ dies at 77

Bud Cort, star of ‘Harold and Maude’ and ‘Brewster McCloud,’ dies at 77

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, dies at 48

James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, dies at 48

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Owner of Ruthie’s Diner dies nearly 3 weeks after fire destroyed longtime Ligonier Township restaurant

Owner of Ruthie’s Diner dies nearly 3 weeks after fire destroyed longtime Ligonier Township restaurant

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Dan Kinross, longtime Ross commissioner, remembered for a life of service

Dan Kinross, longtime Ross commissioner, remembered for a life of service

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm QB whose personality made him a beloved football figure, dies at 91

Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85

Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, leader of Sept. 11 panel, dies

Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron, voice behind ‘Joy to the World,’ dies at 83

‘He cared’: Eugene Khorey, 1st principal of Brashear High School, dies

Larry Cervi, beloved arts director and founder of East End Kids, dies

Former Steelers Pro Bowl defensive back Clendon Thomas dies at 90

Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer who anchored tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan, dies as 73